12 Best Romantasy Books Where Love Meets Fantasy

Romantasy books are ideal for anyone who enjoys reading stories with aspects of romance and fantasy. This genre combining romance and fantasy. However, romantasy also stretches to romance with paranormal or other fantasy components that are more anchored in a real world. Our comprehensive list includes all of the best romantic books to read. If you’re seeking for romance books to read, there’s likely to be one that you’ll appreciate.

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What is Romantasy?

Romantasy is a genre that blends elements of romance and fantasy. It typically features romantic relationships set against fantastical backdrops, such as magical worlds, mythical creatures, or supernatural elements. This genre often explores themes of love, passion, and emotional connection while incorporating imaginative settings and magical plots. It appeals to readers who enjoy both the emotional depth of romance and the escapism of fantasy. Examples of romantasy can be found in literature, films, and television shows that highlight both romantic relationships and fantastical elements.

A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

Ashley Poston is back with a new fantasy. It’s about a woman who slips into the pages of a novel. Eileen’s car breaks down on her way to her book club retreat. She finds herself stranded in Eloraton. This is the town where her favorite romance series is set. Eileen knows this town well. She believes she’s here to finish the late author’s last story. However, she meets a grumpy bookstore owner. He doesn’t resemble anyone from her favorite pages. Eileen suspects the town’s happily ever after is related to her own. She realizes their connections are stronger than she thought.

The “Throne of Glass” series by Sarah J. Maas

Maas isn’t just revered for her “ACOTAR” series. She has proven herself at the forefront of faerie fantasy worlds. She has several other romantasy sagas. Fans speculate these may have overlapping plots. Maas’s first foray into the genre was her debut novel. It was titled Throne of Glass and published in 2012. The story follows young assassin Celaena Sardothein. She attempts to win her freedom from a ruthless king. This king rules the land and discovers a mysterious evil. This evil lurks in the castle and might end them all. The “TOG” series consists of eight books. It extends your stay in the author’s romantasy universe, known as the “Maasverse” by fans.

The “Crescent City” series by Sarah J. Maas

Months before releasing the final book in the “TOG” series in 2018, Maas revealed she was developing a third romantasy saga. This series is known as “Crescent City.” The first installment, Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood, follows half-fae, half-human Bryce Quinlin. She teams up with the fallen angel Hunt Athalar. Together, they must hunt down a vicious demon on a murder spree in the city. Bryce’s closest friends are among the victims. While seeking the elusive murderer, Bryce and Hunt uncover something darker. A monstrous power lurks within the city. This power could destroy everything, including their burgeoning passion for each other. The third installment was recently published in January, so it’s top of mind for Maas’s most passionate fans!

The “Four Horsemen” series by Laura Thalassa

If you’ve devoured the “Maasverse,” keep the depressive book-mourning phase at bay with Laura Thalassa’s “Four Horsemen” series. The four-book tale chronicles the apocalypse of the Four Horsemen: Pestilence, War, Famine, and Death. Thalassa’s first installment, Pestilence, follows the titular horseman. He carries out his mission to end humanity at God’s orders. However, a young firefighter named Sara shoots Pestilence down. She stops him as he spreads disease through her town. Pestilence then takes Sara prisoner and continues his journey across North America. While traveling together, Sara tries to keep Pestilence from wiping out humanity. Meanwhile, Pestilence begins to reckon with a realization. He wonders if humanity might still be worth saving after all.

Cruel Prince by Holly Black

A captivating and magical adventure unfolds in this novel by bestselling author Holly Black. Jude was 7 years old when she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite being human. But the fey don’t like humans…especially Prince Cardan, the smart, wicked son of the High King. Will Jude ever be able to find her place in the High Court of Faerie? To win a place in the court, she has no choice but to defy Cardan and face the consequences.

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

Rooted in the world of paranormal romance, Ali Hazelwood’s first book veers off from her usual STEMinist romances. This novel is a must-read for fans. To continue the alliance between the Vampyres and the Weres, Misery Lark agrees to a marriage of convenience. Misery is the daughter of a powerful Vampyre councilman. Her fiancé is Lowe Moreland, the Alpha of the Weres. Misery and Lowe, much like their groups, are untrusting of each other at first. However, the two soon form a powerful and sexy connection. Misery, though, is hiding a secret about why she agreed to the marriage. This secret may risk everything they have built together.

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Unforgettable characters, simmering romance and epic adventure abound in Fourth Wing — the #1 New York Times bestselling novel by Rebecca Yarros. Violet was supposed to live a quiet life among books, but the commanding general — who’s also Violet’s mother — has ordered her to become a dragon rider instead. Now, Violet must fight her way to the top and hope that her enemy Xaden Rioson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader, doesn’t kill her in the process. What follows is a battle of strength, knowledge, trust and love.

The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi

In the first book of a visionary fantasy trilogy with its roots in the mythology of Africa and Arabia that “sings of rebellion, love, and the courage it takes to stand up to tyranny” (Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree), three women band together against a cruel empire that divides people by blood.

Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong

Chloe Gong — bestselling author of These Violent Delights — delivers another imaginative, sharp and mind-bending story. Immortal Longings is her adult fantasy debut inspired by Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra. The plot follows Calla Tuoleimi, who is in hiding after a massacre killed her parents and left the palace of Er empty five years ago. Enter Anton Makusa, an in-debt aristocrat who was exiled from the palace. The two form a surprising alliance and decide to team up, along with the new king’s adopted son, August Kasa, to try and win a set of games. The prize? Unimaginable riches. A fierce and twisty tale that will keep you guessing.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah. J Maas

Known for her stunning blend of fantasy and romance, Sarah J. Maas — often referred to as the reigning queen of Romantasy — kicked off her popularity with A Court of Thorns And Roses. This is the first novel in her bestselling series and millions of readers credit this story for their interest in the genre. The tale follows 19-year-old huntress Feyre. After she kills a wolf to feed her family, she is kidnapped and dragged to a magical, treacherous land she’s only heard about in legends. Her captor? Tamlin, one of the most powerful faeries. Tamlin is a beast-like immortal, yet over the course of her captivity, Feyre begins to see Tamlin as more than a monster. But still, something does not feel right in this enchanting place. A searing novel that hits every note of the Romantasy genre.

What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

This whimsical, adventure-filled fantasy begins in 19th-century Buenos Aires and follows Inez Olivera. When Inez receives word of her parents’ deaths, she inherits their massive fortune and a mysterious guardian. Wanting answers, she sails to Cairo with a golden ring her father had sent her before he passed. As she arrives, the magic connected to the ring leads her to uncover secrets and the truth about her parents’ disappearance. What the River Knows is the first book in the Secrets of the Nile duology.

Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin

Louise le Blanc has spent the last two years hiding in the city of Cesarine, forsaking all magic and living off whatever she could steal. Witches like her are hunted, feared, and burned. In the same town, Reid Diggory is sworn to the Church as a Chasseur and basically has the life mission to hunt all witches. But a wicked stunt forces them into holy matrimony. Yep, the witch and witch hunter are married — talk about a honeymoon. Prepare for the classic one-bed trope, adorable side characters, and a badass witchy main girl. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, the world of romantasy offers various types of stories that blend the thrill of romance with fantasy. Each best romantasy book leads readers to enchanting story where love conquers challenges, magic weaves through every moment, and adventure awaits around every corner.

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